Amazed is what I can say . Just got done doing over 400 miles in the white mountains of New Hampshire. I have a hard time finding glasses to fit me these are perfect fit and no struggling to read up close riding.
Hercules® Rider Readers
Can't Read Your Dash While You Ride?
You shouldn’t have to pull over to check your speed. Or miss a GPS turn because the screen is a blur. Or carry two pairs of glasses every time you throw a leg over your bike.
Hercules® Rider Readers are purpose-built bifocal sunglasses for motorcycle riders. Look straight ahead—the road is crystal clear. Glance down—your gauges, GPS, and phone are sharp and readable. No swapping glasses. No squinting. No compromises.
Available in +1.5, +2.0, and +2.5 magnification.
The Problem Every Rider Over 40 Knows Too Well
One day, your arms aren’t long enough anymore.
Your speedometer turns into a guessing game. Your GPS might as well be written in hieroglyphics. That text notification? Forget it. You’re pulling over at every gas station just to check your phone.
So you try the obvious fixes. You shove reading glasses under your helmet. They fog up, slip around, and you look ridiculous peeling them on and off at every stop.
Or you try those generic drugstore bifocal sunglasses. They aren’t built for riding. No foam seal against the wind. No shatter protection. Flimsy frames that snap the first time you sit on them.
You need reading magnification and real riding protection in the same pair of glasses. That’s exactly what these are.
Built for the Road. Built for Your Eyes.
Hercules® Rider Readers combine the reading magnification you need with the impact protection you depend on—in one lightweight, foam-padded frame that was designed from the ground up for motorcycle riders.
How They Work
The bifocal reading zone sits at the bottom of each lens—right where you naturally glance down at your dash, GPS, or phone. Look ahead at the road and you’re seeing through a clear, full-strength tinted lens with zero distortion. There’s no adjustment period. No learning curve. You just ride.
What Makes These Different from Drugstore Bifocals
- Shatterproof Polycarbonate Lenses (ANSI Z87.1 rated) — Flying gravel, road debris, bugs at 70mph. These lenses take it and don’t crack.
- Foam Padding Seal — Blocks wind, dust, and grit from hitting your eyes. Feels like wearing nothing.
- UV400 Protection — Full UV block. All-day riding without eye fatigue.
- Scratch-Resistant Coating — Because your sunglasses live in your saddlebag, not a velvet case.
- Rubber Ear Pads + Adjustable Nose Pad — Stay locked to your face inside a helmet. No slipping.
- Weighs Just 1 Ounce — You genuinely forget they’re on. Riders tell us this every single week.
The Last Pair You'll Need to Buy
Step on them, Sit on them. Run them over. These sunglasses will spring right back into shape and be ready to wear no matter how much abuse you want to give them.
Let’s be honest—bikers are hard on sunglasses. They get sat on, dropped in parking lots, kicked off nightstands, and shoved into jacket pockets with your keys.
Hercules frames are made from flexible nylon that bends and snaps back into shape. The lenses are shatterproof polycarbonate—the same material used in ballistic-rated safety glasses. Drop them. Sit on them. Run them over with your bike. They come back for more.
This isn’t marketing hype. There’s a video floating around of a guy running these over with a forklift, picking them up, and putting them right back on his face. That’s Hercules.
Which Magnification is Right for You?
If you already wear reading glasses, match the magnification you use now. If you’re not sure, here’s a quick guide:
|
Strength |
Best For |
On the Bike |
|
+1.5 |
Mild close-up blur. You can still read a menu if you hold it far enough away. |
Sharpens your dash and GPS with a subtle boost. Easiest transition. |
|
+2.0 |
Moderate vision change. You reach for readers at restaurants and when checking your phone. |
The most popular choice. Clear dash, readable GPS, and comfortable for longer rides. |
|
+2.5 |
Significant close-up trouble. Fine print is basically invisible without readers. |
Maximum clarity on your dash and phone. Strong enough to read text notifications clearly. |
Not sure? Go with +2.0. It’s our bestseller and works for most riders.
100% Guarantee if you aren't happy with your purchase.
Hercules® Rider Readers
Sale price$38.97
Regular price$49.97
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 361 reviews.
They are great for riding motorcycles and reading menus without putting on cheaters!
These have been the answer to my prayers! Now I don't have to stop to see my map!!! They provide great coverage and the bifocal split is perfectly placed. Thanks guys!!! I'll be getting a clear pair for night riding!
Came upon the ad on Facebook. At first I was a little reluctant to purchase without having the chance to try on, but with the 100% return I figured why not. I purchased both a smoked and yellow lens at 2.0 magnification. Used them both today for the first time....All I can say is WOW....They are great. It's a pleasure being able to see my dash and gauges clearly. Don't hesitate, BUY THEM you won't be sorry.
Being able to read my GPS while riding was awesome.
I really like these glasses. I don’t ride but.
I can see again!! The bifocal allows me to see Waze navigation on my phone without wearing cheaters under my shades. At a very reasonable price point, when I tear them up I can easily replace them. Love these shades and I wear them everywhere... not just on the bike!
great glasses
Awesome! Sunglasses for driving in the Sun with the ability to read the dashboard without squinting or switching glasses back and forth.
The best!
I bought the clear and smoke lens. Both are high quality and lived up to expectations. Able to read dash and phone without taking off riding glasses and donning readers. Strongly recommend these to any rider.
Avsolute love that I can see my gages and cell phone now while I ride.
These glasses saved my face last weekend. I fell after pushing a bike that wouldn't start. It took off and left me bent over and losing my balance, fell onto my left side. They didn't break and seeing the heavy scratches on the left lense, it could of been a lot worse with skin. The padding i think helped too with cushioning the impact.
I love my bifocal riding glasses! I have the clear ones, too. They don't bother my ears or sides of my head with long distance use. They haven't scratched nor weakened in the frame. The tint works well for bright sunshine and it's comforting to be able to see my gauges on my dashboard as well as long distance. I even lost my tinted glasses on a ride, and they were immediately replaced! So the guarantee is legit! Thumbs up all the way around.
Bought a pair of the Hercules glasses last summer and love them, very good quality product, the lens got scratched and I messaged the company, they replaced the glasses with no questions asked, not only good quality product but great customer service also, highly recommend
They are great ,I like the way they fit and do everything that was advertised ...
For a motorcyclist these sunglasses are great , especially if you need glasses to read a menu.
I like them so well that I would like to get another pair! I can wear them in the store and able to read price’s on products and they fit and look great!
1.5 works for me. Just have to get used to the bifocal line. I like how they are not to dark.
Like the look and functionality but they are too wide for my face so they are uncomfortable
The item was perfect. Great price. Arrived quickly
Worked very well when riding, just as advertised.
they're exactly what I was looking for!
Great pair of glasses so far, they work very well.
Very comfortable! Work great!
Looks good, feels good, gotta get used to the bifocal line.
The only problem is the reader portion extends too high up the lens, which forces me to adjust my head downward to read over the magnification, which isn't needed when viewing the 'dash.'
great people to work with! Thanks James!!!
Good product and excellent shipping! Thank you!
Everything was good.
They are to strong
The glasses were cheap and way too small and weren’t at all what i ordered them for. Want to return them but cant find a way. Guess ill just dispute the charge on my card.
Nice glasses, fit fairly well, would be awesome with a head strap to keep glasses from moving in the wind
Work great
I love the them; they are awsome!!
can see my speedometer now while riding
Absolutely great product! I now have 2 pairs. Started with just the dark, and had to order the clears for night riding. Definitely worth the purchase!
The glasses are just fine. They fit well. They are made well. I have no complaints.
Got my glasses a week ago and put them on went for a ride they were awesome no dust or wind in my eyes at all .stopped at a restaurant and didn't even think about changing them I could see everything on the menu fine . I recommend them to anyone who ask about them.
Glasses are nice, I wear progressive lenses so Im just not used to having the line between the lense and the reader.